How far is Manchester, NH from Plainfield, NH?

The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Plainfield, NH is about 82.6 miles (133 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.64 mi
01h 45m
Flight
58.66 mi
94.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.66 mi
Kilometers
94.41 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.64 mi
Kilometers
133 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainfield
Sat, May 2, 11:09 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Sat, May 2, 12:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-05-02T09:23
Arrive Plainfield
Sat, May 2, 11:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sutton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Manchester
41.3 mi
00h 52m
To Plainfield
41.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Plainfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Plainfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    2305 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    3064 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Salmon Street

    874 ft · 17 sec · West Salmon Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Amoskeag Bridge

    865 ft · 23 sec · Amoskeag Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Amoskeag Street

    869 ft · 21 sec · Amoskeag Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Amoskeag Rotary

    55 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 12A: West Lebanon, Claremont

    1471 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Plainfield Road

    7.6 mi · 15 min · Plainfield Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 12A

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Plainfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
60.8 mi · 74%
Everett Turnpike
12.1 mi · 15%
Plainfield Road
7.63 mi · 9%
Elm Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Bridge Street
0.44 mi · 1%
NH 12A
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

60 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
00h 52m from Manchester
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Plainfield?

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (133 km) and usually takes 01h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Manchester and 41.4 miles from Plainfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.52 one way or $23.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sutton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sutton.

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Claremont

35 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

36 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

39 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 58.66 mi (94.41 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Plainfield

#2 Plainfield

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States

Population2,419
Coordinates43.5342400, -72.3562000
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-71.45479, 42.99564)
End: Plainfield (-72.3562, 43.53424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.04 L · about $11.52
Round trip
$23.04
5.84 gal · 22.08 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.52 $23.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.01 $26.03
Premium $4.86 $14.19 $28.37
Diesel $6.00 $17.51 $35.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Plainfield. The current time is 09:23:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.